Stories That Inspire: Celebrating Read an eBook Week with Women Authors
March is the perfect time to dive into the lives of incredible women who have moved the world. Especially since, it’s Women’s History Month and Read an eBook Week! Time to celebrate by highlighting memoirs and biographies of unsung but influential women in history.
When is National Read an eBook Week 2026?
National Read an eBook week takes place from March 1-7, 2026. And since the occasion takes place during Women’s History Month, why not highlight some important, trailblazing stories told by women? Let’s get started!
Read Memoirs of Influential Women in History
Author by Andria Petrillo
When Andi Petrillo chose sportscasting, women’s voices in sports were still rare and often criticized. Driven by passion and grit, she broke barriers—joining Hockey Night in Canada, hosting Leafs Lunch on TSN, and winning a Canadian Screen Award—inspiring young women to pursue sports media.
Author by Nemonte Nenquimo
Born into the Waorani tribe in Ecuador’s Amazon, Nemonte Nenquimo grew up immersed in forest traditions before briefly leaving to study with missionaries. Called back by her ancestors, she returned home, united Indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon, and led a landmark legal victory protecting vast stretches of rainforest from oil drilling.
Author by Sonita Alizada
At just 10, Sonita Alizada was nearly sold into marriage, mistaking it for a game, only to discover it meant losing her future and voice. Refusing that fate, she later escaped Afghanistan, pursued her dreams, and became a powerful advocate for change.
Listen to Untold Stories of Women in History
If you’d prefer to listen to the stories of inspiring women, we’ve got you covered with these picks:
The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line
Author by Major General Mari K. Eder
Read by Bernadette Dunn
Read the inspiring stories of 15 little-known women from the Greatest Generation who made a real difference during World War II. Whether in uniform or behind the scenes, they served, fought, and pushed boundaries—never asking for praise, yet leaving a legacy that still empowers women today.
Author by Nathalia Holt
Read by Erin Bennett
Back in the 1940s and ’50s, when the Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed fast, accurate calculations for rockets, they turned to a remarkable team of young women mathematicians. With just pencils, paper, and determination, these trailblazers redesigned rockets, helped send up America’s first satellites, and made space exploration possible.
Author by Mary Mann Hamilton
Read by Barbara Benjamin Creel
This rare firsthand narrative captures a remarkable woman thrust into the rugged settling of the American South, enduring floods, fires, storms, and dangerous wildlife. She operated a boardinghouse in Arkansas, oversaw a Mississippi logging camp, suffered devastating family losses, and secretly chronicled her hardships—showcasing resilience, deep devotion to her husband Frank, and bold determination.
Happy Women’s History Month and Happy Reading!
This Women’s History Month, Hoopla has curated titles about important women in history who defied expectations and changed the world. The books showcase the resilience, strength, and impact of women throughout history. These inspiring accounts celebrate the diverse contributions women have made around the globe, honor their legacies, and introduce lesser-known figures whose courage and achievements deserve recognition.
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